Austria · Tyrol
Distance
100 km
Date
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€ / km
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Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail 100km: Austria's Silvretta Extreme — 63 m/km Through the Paznaun Valley
Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail 100 km is an alpine trail race held July 10–11, 2026, starting at night from Ischgl in the Paznaun valley, Tyrol, Austria. The course covers 100 km with 6,300 m of gain (63 m/km) through the Silvretta high-alpine zone, with barely 12.6% flat terrain and over 10 km at 20%+ gradient. The biggest single climb rises 1,633 m over 13.0 km at 12.6% average (72.6% max), beginning at km 36; the biggest descent drops 1,437 m over 8.8 km at 16.4% average immediately after.
Distance-weighted average gradients are 14.3% uphill and 14.2% downhill throughout. Entry costs €125 from January 2026 (€1.25/km); rising to €135 from June 12 and €145 from July 12. Innsbruck (INN) is closest at 1.25–2.5 hrs — classified FAR. Only its 3rd edition in 2026 (inaugural 2024); 23–40 finishers per edition. Suits only highly experienced mountain ultra runners technically proficient on exposed high-altitude alpine terrain.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
6,300m
D+/KM
63.0m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
14.3%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-14.2%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 8.5 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 10.4 km | |
| 10–15% | 8.8 km | |
| 15–20% | 5.1 km | |
| 20%+ | 10.9 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 44.7% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 12.6% | Flat |
| 42.8% | Downhill |
Terrain
Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail – 100 km 100km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 13.0 km · 1,633 m gain starts km 36 · avg 12.6% · max 72.6% |
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| 2 | 8.2 km · 1,126 m gain starts km 57 · avg 13.8% · max 56.8% |
| 3 | 4.9 km · 732 m gain starts km 81 · avg 14.9% · max 33.6% |
Top descents
| 1 | 8.8 km · 1,437 m drop starts km 49 · avg -16.3% · max -82.6% |
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| 2 | 10.9 km · 978 m drop starts km 86 · avg -9.0% · max -36.9% |
| 3 | 3.2 km · 446 m drop starts km 33 · avg -14.0% · max -75.1% |
How Extreme Is the PIUT 100? (63 m/km, 14% Average Gradients, and Barely 12% Flat Terrain)
How Extreme Is the PIUT 100?▼
Extremely hard. The course runs 100km with 6,300m gain (63m/km), barely 12.6% flat terrain, and over 10km at 20%+ gradient. The biggest climb rises 1,633m over 12.96km at 12.6% average; the biggest descent drops 1,437m over 8.79km with an 82.6% maximum pitch. Distance-weighted average gradients are 14.33% uphill and 14.19% downhill throughout.
Remote Start in the Alps: Getting to Ischgl for the Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail 100
How do I get to the PIUT 100 start in Ischgl?
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Ischgl is classified as FAR from all airports. Innsbruck (INN) is closest at approximately 1.25–2.5 hours by road. Zurich (ZRH) and Munich (MUC) are approximately 3–4.5 hours. A car is strongly recommended; public transport via bus from Landeck-Zams station plus a taxi is possible but slow.
Tiered Entry Fees and Registration Windows: Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail 100 Pricing Guide
How much does the Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail 100km cost?
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€125 from January 1, 2026; €135 from June 12, 2026; €145 from July 12, 2026 (plus processing fee). AUTO €/km = €1.25/km at the base rate. Register at time2win.at/event/909.
Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail 100km: ITRA Certification and UTMB Index Status
Is the Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail a UTMB or ITRA qualifier?
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The 2024 inaugural edition was listed on ITRA (event 103847), confirming ITRA certification. Verify current ITRA points and UTMB Index status at itra.run or utmb.world before registering — as a new race (3rd edition in 2026) the point values may have been updated.
July Dates, Ischgl Venue, and Night Start for Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail 100km
When does the 2026 PIUT 100 take place?
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July 10–11, 2026, in Ischgl, Paznaun valley, Tyrol, Austria. The PIUT 100 has a night start on July 10, with the event running across July 10–11.
Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail – 100 km 100km GPX
Getting to Paznaun Ischgl Ultra Trail – 100 km
Nearest airport
Innsbruck (INN) / Zurich (ZRH) / Munich (MUC)
Notes
Start: ~1.25–2.5 hrs (INN) or ~3–4.5 hrs (ZRH/MUC) by car to Paznaun valley / Public transport: bus from Landeck-Zams station + taxi last-mile / Accommodation: strong in Ischgl but pricey; book early
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
